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Jaxson Dart’s season is in doubt. Aaron Judge’s playoff return is against the clock. What’s next?

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Kussoy, H. (2026, September 23). Jaxson Dart’s season is in doubt. Aaron Judge’s playoff return is against the clock. What’s next? New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/23/sports/jaxson-dart-aaron-judge-updates-crushing-for-new-york-fans/

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Jaxson Dart's season with the Giants is uncertain after he was injured during a game against the Rams on Monday. Dart took only seven snaps before suffering what initially seemed like a sprained MCL but may require surgery and end his season early. Coach John Harbaugh expressed initial optimism about Dart’s condition, but subsequent tests indicate a more severe injury that could keep him out until 2027.

Written by AI on 2026-09-23, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Jaxson Dart, the 23-year-old quarterback for the New York Giants, is expected to undergo season-ending knee surgery after suffering severe damage to his left knee during a game against the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night. The injury includes damage to his MCL, PCL, and meniscus, though his ACL seems fine. This comes as a significant blow to the team's prospects for the rest of the season.

Dart was injured in the first quarter when he was sandwiched between multiple defenders, causing a collision with his left knee. He had only recently become the starter after an injury to Russell Wilson earlier this year. In 14 games and 12 starts during his rookie season, Dart completed 63.7% of his passes for 2,272 yards with 15 touchdowns and five interceptions.

With Dart out indefinitely, Jameis Winston, a 12-year veteran who struggled in relief against the Rams on Monday night, is set to take over as the starting quarterback. The Giants now face an uphill battle, as they were originally projected to win around 8 games for the season but are now being offered betting odds of only 5.5 wins by sportsbooks.

The timing of Dart's injury has also reignited discussions about a so-called "Trump Curse," after the quarterback was praised by then-President Donald Trump at a Republican rally in May for having legs like tree trunks, shortly before his injury occurred. This curse theory suggests that players or teams receiving presidential attention often face significant setbacks soon afterward.

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36 article(s) here · 1 carrying a prediction

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Jaxson Dart took seven snaps before he was knocked out of Monday’s 28-6 loss to the Rams with a knee injury. asserted

he → take → injury

Now, his next snap might not come until 2027. uncertain

snap → come → 2027

Though Giants head coach John Harbaugh shared post-game optimism that Dart avoided a “devastating outcome,” further testing revealed the injury is more significant than it initially appeared and the second-year quarterback may need to undergo season-ending surgery. uncertain

quarterback → share → surgery

Dart, who was believed to have suffered a sprained MCL after being hit by Byron Young and Josiah Stewart in the first quarter of Monday’s loss, limped off the field, then later attempted to return to the game before being officially ruled out in the third quarter. asserted

who → believe → quarter

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